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You're not the only one tired of the long winter. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has a look at the hefty price tag local transit, airport and road officials are looking at thanks to all of the snow. (Published Monday, Mar 17, 2014)

This long winter comes with a big price tag for transportation officials. From Metro to the airports to the roads this has been a very costly winter.

The Virginia Department of Transportation budgeted $63 million for snow removal in northern Virginia this winter. After Monday’s storm, they will have spent about $185 million. That means some maintenance may have to be put off and new equipment can't be purchased.

Long Winter for Snowplow Drivers

No one knows better how long this winter has been than snowplow drivers. Prince George's County Bureau reporter Zachary Kiesch spoke with one. (Published Monday, Mar 17, 2014)

Metro has lost millions because riders don't show up on snow days. It costs the transit agency about $2 million every time the federal government shuts down, and there have been five such snow days this year.

At the airports, the estimates are that this winter of flights delays and cancellations has cost airlines and passengers almost $6 billion.